Course code Course Name L-T-P - Credits Year of

Introduction
AU212 Automobile Power Plant 3-0-0 - 3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To know the fundamentals of IC Engine and various components of the engine.
 To know about the various systems in automobile power plant
Syllabus
IC Engines – working – components - Lubrication system- Cooling system- Fuel supply system
in petrol engines- Fuel supply system in diesel engines

Expected outcome.
 After this course the student will be able to understand clearly the various components
and constructional details of automobile power plant.
Text Books:
1. M. L. Mathur, R. P. Sharma - Internal Combustion Engines, Dhanpat Rai Publications
2. R.K. Rajput, Internal Combustion Engines, Laxmi Publications.
3. V Ganesan, Internal Combustion Engine Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.,
New Delhi 2006.

References:
1. A.W.Judge, Modern diesel engine, Chapman and Hall, London
2. A.W.Judge, Modern petrol engine, Chapman and Hall, London
3. Heinz Heisler, Advanced EngineTechnology, Society of Automotive Engineers Inc
4. John B Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw Hill Publishing
Company
5. Joseph Heitner- Automobile mechanics, CBS Publishers, New Delhi
6. Kripal Singh, Automobile Engineering, Vol I and Vol II, Standard Publisher, New Delhi ,
2006
7. Lichty , I.C.Engines ., McGraw Hill
8. Newton K / Steeds W / Garrett T.K – Motor Vehicle, Butterworth Heinemann Ltd
9. P. M. Heldt – High speed diesel engines, Chillon Co. New York.
10. William H Crouse / Donald L Anglin, Automotive Mechanics , Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishers
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem.ExamMarks
Introduction: Types of power plant, Basic engine 7
nomenclature, classification of IC engines ( Classification
by cylinder arrangement, Valve arrangement and Type of
I valves), Engine cycles, Comparison of SI and CI engines,
working of 2 -stroke and 4 stroke engines with relative
merits and demerits, Numbering of cylinders, firing order.
15%
Constructional details of engine components: Moving parts 7
and stationary parts, engine block, Cylinder block and
II
crank case-types, cylinder liners, types of cylinder head,
gasket materials, piston types, piston rings, piston pins, 15%
 connecting rod, crank shaft, flywheel, vibration damper,
Main Bearings, camshaft, camshaft drives, Types of valve
and valve seats, valve actuating mechanisms (mechanisms
with side camshaft and overhead camshaft), inlet and
exhaust manifold construction, hydraulic tappets.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION

Lubrication system: Function of lubrication system, 7 15%
lubrication principles, classification of lubricants, types of
lubricants, properties of lubricants, service ratings of oils,
oil additives, specification of lubricants, crankcase
ventilation, lubrication systems (Mist, Wet sump Dry sump
III
lubrication systems), pre-lubrication systems, effect of
engine conditions on lubricating oil, consumption of
lubricating oil, Components of lubrication system (oil
strainers, oil filters, oil pumps, oil coolers), chassis
lubrication.
Cooling system: Necessity of engine cooling and correct 7 15%
operating temperatures, types of cooling systems like
Direct air cooling, Indirect or water cooling, Liquid
IV cooling, Pressure sealed cooling, Evaporative cooling or
steam cooling, components of water cooling system
(thermostat, water pump, radiator, cooling fan etc),
antifreeze solution, temperature gauges.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Fuel supply system in petrol engines:Types of fuel feed 7 20%
systems, fuel tank, fuel pumps and fuel filters (types and
construction), air filter types and construction, combustion
and ignition limits in SI engines, carburetion, properties of
V air-petrol mixtures, mixture requirements for steady state
operation, transient mixture requirements, simple
carburetor, different circuits in carburetor, type of
carburetors like Solex, SU, Carter etc, MPFI engines, GDI
engines, Brief about TSI, Flex Fuel Vehicles
Fuel supply system in diesel engines: Requirements of 7 20%
diesel injection system, Components of diesel injection
system, Diesel filters, fuel feed pump, hand pump, heavy
duty air filters, Diesel injection pump types - simple and
VI multiple unit pump, C-AV Bosch pump, Modem
distributor type pumps, CRDI, injection nozzles and types
of injectors, governors (mechanical, pneumatic and
hydraulic governors), cold starting devices., Quadra Jet
and Multijet principles
END SEMESTER EXAM
 Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Time: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.